The UJC, the American Jewish community's umbrella charity, sort of a Jewish United Way, has generally steered clear in the past of taking positions on controversial economic policies. However, the UJC is now actively lobbying for the Democrats' atrocious "stimulus package."

Donors to UJC (I give a modest amount every year to the local Federation, which in turn sends "dues" to the UJC) who oppose the stimulus package should redirect their charitable giving accordingly, and let the UJC know why.

There are plenty of local Jewish charities that will take donations directly. And one very worthwhile Israel-related charity, which gets no money from the Israeli government, is Yad Sarah.